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APEX8930
SMR Band Repeater
User’s Manual
Please read this manual before operating this product.
After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.G GENERAL  G
1.1G NOTICE G
1.2G SAFETY PRECAUTIONS G
1.3G VERSION HISTORYG
1.3.1G Manual Version History ListG
1.3.2G Firmware Version History ListG
1.3.3G WEB GUI Version History List G
1.4G GLOSSARY G
2.G INTRODUCTION G
2.1G APEX8930G
2.2G APEX8930 KEY FEATURES G
2.3G COMPONENTS G
2.3.1G APEX8930 G
2.4G DESCRIPTION G
2.4.1G Overview G
2.4.2G
INTERNAL CONFIGURATION G
2.4.3G RFU (RF Unit)G
2.4.4G Multiplexer G
2.4.5G PSU (Power Supply Unit)G
2.4.6G NCU (Network Control Unit)G
3.G MECHANICAL INSTALLATION  G
3.1G MOUNTING G
4.G CABLE INSTALLATION G
4.1G CABLE CONNECTION G
4.2G POWER ON G
4.3G GROUNDING  G
5.G GUI OPERATION G
5.1G GUI OPERATION FLOW CHART  G
5.2G INTERNET NETWORK SETUP  G
5.2.1G Windows 7
(Refer to 5.9 for other versions of Windows)  G
5.3G SYSTEM LOGIN  G
5.4G SYSTEM SETUP  G
5.4.1G Time Setting  G
5.4.2G Network Setup  G
5.4.3G User Note  G

5.4.4G User Comment  G
5.5G GUI SYSTEM CONTROL  G
5.5.1G
SYSTEM CONTROL  G
5.5.2G Operating Control G
5.5.3G Alarm Control G
5.5.4G Band Select  G
5.6G GUI SYSTEM SETUP  G
5.6.1G Easy Setup  G
5.6.2G
MANUAL GAIN SETTING  G
5.7G GUI STATUS  G
5.7.1G System  G
5.7.2G Operating  G
5.7.3G Alarm  G
5.8G FILE UPDATE  G
5.8.1G MCU Firmware Download G
5.8.2G Web GUI Download  G
5.9G ATTACHMENT  G
5.9.1 Internet Network Setting  G
6.G TROUBLESHOOTING  G
6.1G LED ALARM  G
6.2G GUI ALARM  G
6.3G COMMUNICATION LOG-IN PROBLEM  G
7.G SPECIFICATIONS  G
7.1G RF CHARACTERISTICS  G
7.2G ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION  G
7.3G ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION  G
7.4G MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION  G
8.G APPENDIX  G
8.1G IDEN CHANNEL G
8.2G WARRANTY G
8.3G RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) PROCEDURE  G


General
 Notice
Trademark
R-tron is a registered trademark of R-tron Inc.
Other products and company names mentioned here in this manual might be trademarks or trade names of
their respective owners.
Copyright
Copyright Š R-tron Inc. 2000-2011
All Rights Reserved
Any reproduction, distribution, or revisions of any or all portions of this manual is prohibited without written
permission from R-tron Inc.
Notice
This document describes the specifications, installation, and operation of the APEX8930 repeater.
Hardware and software mentioned in this document are subject to continuous development and improvement.
Consequently, there may be minor discrepancies between the information in the document, performance, and
design of the product.
Specifications, dimensions, and other statements mentioned in this document are subject to change without
notice.
Questions or Comments
Address: R-tron Inc. 6402 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: +1-913-344-9977, 1-888-317-8766
Fax: +1-913-344-9988
e-mail: info@r-tronamerica.com
Website: www.rtronamerica.com
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 Safety Precautions
Opening the APEX8930 equipment could result in electric shock and may cause severe injury.
Connect the equipment frame ground to the building ground.
Operating the APEX8930 with antennas in very close proximity facing each other can lead to severe
damage to the repeater.
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
A minimum separation distance of 7.9 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user and the
external antenna of the repeater to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information
about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov
This equipment is for indoor use only and enables the communication wiring to communicate inside
the building.
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 Version History
 Manual Version History List
Revision History
Approval Ver.
Issue Ver.
V1.0
V1.0
Date
Item/Description
Reason
Item/Description
Reason
Item/Description
Reason
 Firmware Version History List
Revision History
Approval Ver.
Issue Ver.
Date
 WEB GUI Version History List
Revision History
Approval Ver.
Issue Ver.
Date
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 Glossary
The following is a list of abbreviations and terms used in this manual.
Abbreviation
AC
DC
DL
GUI
LED
MCU
NCU
PSU
RF
UL
VSWR
Definition
Alternating Current
Direct Current
Downlink
Graphic User Interface
Light Emitting Diode
Main Control Unit
Network Control Unit
Power Supply Unit
Radio Frequency
Uplink
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
AGC prevents the repeater from exceeding its maximum output power by reducing the gain
automatically. AGC is used to adjust the gain to an appropriate level for a range of input signal
levels.
ASD (Automatic Shutdown)
ASD helps protect the amplifier from over load. ASD helps protect the network by preventing
excessive signal output power.
ASD does not:
1. Prevent oscillation
2. Protect from excessive input.
There are three parameters: ASD Level, ASD Time, and ASD Iteration.
If the output power exceeds higher than the “ASD LEVEL”, the repeater will shut down for “ASD
TIME” seconds. If shutdown repeats “Iteration” times, the repeater will require manual re-start.
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Introduction
 APEX8930
APEX8930 is used to fill out areas that may have poor cellular coverage, such as base station fringe
areas, business and industrial building, etc.
APEX8930 receives signals from a base station, amplifies and retransmits the signals to the mobile
stations. It also receives, amplifies and retransmits signals in the opposite direction. Both directions
are served simultaneously with the following features:
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 APEX8930 Key Features
ඞ Design
- Multiple APEX repeaters may be stacked together to created quad band service with a single
control interface.
- Digital filtering allows for customized channel selections.
- Digital filtering features high quality, out of band rejection, and high performance
ඞ User friendly design.
- Local monitoring and control through the Web GUI interface
- Remote monitoring and control through the Web GUI interface.
- Reports connection status and event alarms as a function of SNMP.
ඞ Protection function
- Easy setup
- Isolation Check
- Auto Gain Control
- Auto Shutdown
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 Components
 APEX8930
APEX8930 Package
Index
Items
Q’ty
Repeater
Wall Mount Bracket
LAN Cable
AC Cable
Bolt (M4*8mm)
Bolt (M6*12mm)
Direct LAN Cable
Quick Guide
User’s Manual CD
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 Description
 Overview
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 Internal Configuration
 RFU (RF Unit)
The RFU (RF Unit) is a bi-directional amplifier that sharply filters out unwanted noise.
 Multiplexer
A Multiplexer is a device that combines two or more signals onto a common channel or medium
to increase its transmission efficiency.
 PSU (Power Supply Unit)
The AC-DC adaptor supplies a steady DC power to the APEX8930 equipment by drawing
power from the general in-wall AC outlets.
 NCU (Network Control Unit)
The NCU (Network Control Unit) is the control unit of the APEX8930. The NCU controls and
monitors operational parameters, alarms, records event and performs many other functions.
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Mechanical Installation
The installation procedure is as follows:
• Confirm Items from List
• Mounting
• Grounding
• RF Cable Connection
• Power On
 Mounting
Step 1 Drill holes directly through the template. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using
provided bolts (16/5*50mm) or extra screws.
Step 2 Lean the APEX8930 to hang the topside of the Guide Ring on the mounting bracket, and
push toward the wall to mount.
Step 3 Fix the repeater using the 4 bolts (M6*12mm) provided.
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Step 4 Fix the repeater using the 2 bolts (M4*8mm) provided.
Step 5 Connecting multiple APEX repeaters.
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Cable Installation
 Cable Connection
Step 1: Connect a cable from the donor antenna to the Donor Antenna Port.
Step 2: Connect a cable from a repeater’s service antenna to the Sever Antenna Port.
 Power On
Notice: Antenna cables must be installed before connecting AC Power.
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Step 1: Connect the power cord to the Repeater
Step 2: Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
Step 3: Turn the red power button on
Step 4: Check if the green LED at the Top turns on.
 Grounding
Step 1: A rod on the left side is intended for a
building ground.
Step 2: Connect the ground cable to the rod.
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GUI Operation
APEX8930 operates on a customer provided PC based platform with the following system
requirements:
• Windows® XP or Windows® Vista, Windows 7
• Internet Explorer 6.0(Recommended) or higher
• 128 MB RAM or higher
• Pentium ๊ processor or higher
• RJ-45 Cable required
 GUI Operation Flow Chart
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 Internet Network Setup
 Windows 7
(Refer to 5.9 for other versions of Windows)
Step 1: Click the Start button and select Control
Panel.
Step 2: Click Network and Internet.
Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center.
Step 4: Click View status of Local Area Connection.
Step 5: Click Properties and a caution pop-up window
will appear. Click OK.
Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
and click Properties.
Step 7: Check Obtain an IP address automatically
and click OK.
Step 8: Close all windows.
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 System Login
For APEX8930 operation access, go to Web GUI and Log in.
Step 1. Open your Web browser and type http://192.168.0.1 into the URL address box.
Then press the Enter key.
Step 2. Confirm a User ID and type the password into the password box.
The user name is “operator”, the password shoule be “rtron” to be consistent with our
legacy repeaters. Click OK.
Step 3. The pop-up message for the login success message will appear. Click OK.
Step 4. When the login process is complete, the initial screen will appear.
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 System Setup
 Time Setting
The time will automatically set to your PC time when you click the set time
In the above page, you can set system time and update time-related information.
 Network Setup

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SYSTEM
• Cascade Code: Type the pre-assigned cascade code (site I.D); otherwise, you cannot
access the system setup.

Set up for multiple bands.
One repeater with installed NCU is designated as the master control. The other repeaters will
connect to the master via RJ45 cable.
The master web GUI will display the other repeaters if the connection is successful.
ȄG Cascade code 1 box of SYSTEM in Network setup.
ȄG When adding repeaters refer to the RJ45 cable connection below.
ȄG Add Cascade codes to the cascade code table under the SYSTEM section of the Network
setup page.
‡ Cascade Code Setting Chart
Repeater
Repeater 1
Cascade code
Cascade Code 1
Repeater 2
Repeater 3
Repeater 4
Cascade Code 2
Cascade Code 3
Cascade Code 4
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• Location Information: Enter the latitude and longitude. You can input values either in
Decimal Degrees or Degrees-Minutes-Seconds.
[Example]
(‘N/S’ | ‘E/W’) ddd.dddddd: (Latitude: N 39.006967 Longitude: W 94.532306)
• Refresh Time: Set each refresh time for connecting to Local port and Remote port.
ETHERNET SETTING
• Ethernet IP Mode/IP Address: Enables you to set a connection mode for the network
connected to the APEX8930 remote LAN port. When you “select” Auto, the device
automatically assigns the IP address. When you select “Static”, You will enter the device
IP address.
• SNMP: In order to send Heartbeat and alarm related information to a remote monitoring
server, you can set a server IP address. The factory default IP address is 10.22.25.15.
• Heartbeat Interval: Sets the time to transmit the Heartbeat to the NMC Server.
(Default value is 20 minutes.)
 User Note

• Location Information: Type the location information such as the building name, address, city,
state, zip code and telephone, and then click Apply.
‡G Donor Site Information: Type the base station ID. Click Apply.
‡G Installer Information: Type the installer information such as the company, name and telephone,
Click Apply.
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‡G
 User Comment

‡G User Comment: The user can store up to 50 comments in memory. The length of each comment is
limited to 20 characters.
‡G
 GUI System Control
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 System Control
‡G Easy Setup is a fast start function. The function measures isolation, detects input level and
assing gain to achieve maximum output power. The function ends with the repeater set to
amplify siganals in both directions within the confines of the band selection. Before running
easy setup, set the center frequency and bandwidth (refer 5.5.4).
‡G Isolatoin Check can be executed at anytime to measure isolation between the donor and
server antennas. Isolation Check momentarily disables service. Isolation check automatically
runs when factory default is initiated.
‡G Factory Default restores the amplifier to its initial state. The function ends with amplifiers off,
AGC mode off, gain set to minimum(55dB) and UL gain offset set to 0dB. Band sellection and
all other system parameters are not changed. The featurs is usefull in claering abnormal
conditions.
‡G System Reset cycles the microporcessor unit. The function is similar to switching off/on the
repeater power switch.
 Operating Control
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‡G DL and UL Path Control allows the user to toggle on or off the power amplifiers.
‡G DL and UL Gain is available when AGC mode is off. The user may enter gain values manually.
Manual gain control is an alternative to autonatic gain control(AGC). Manual gain is disabled
(grayed out) when AGC mode is on. Gain cannot be controlled manually above the available
gain found on the status page. The system will not allow gain to be increased such that
maximum output power(30dBm) is exceeded.
‡G Gain Tracking sets UL gain equal to DL gain. The feature helps maintain forward and reverse
link ballance. The function control is grayed out when AGC mode is on.
‡G Automatic Gain Control :
 In contrast to manual gain control, automatic gain control (AGC) sets gain such that the
desired amplifier output level (dBm) is automatically set.
 The user controls gain by adjusting the AGC level. The user may set the level from 0dBm to
30dBm. AGC can be used to control the signal level radiated from the server antennas.
 AGC Window Size: Set AGC range of 1~10dB.
Ex 1) System Gain 85dB, Input Power -55dBm, AGC Level 30dBm, AGC Window Size 3dB
If Input Power is -50dBm, System Gain is 80dB and Output Power 30dBm,
If Input Power is -55dBm, System Gain is 82dB and Output Power 27dBm
If Input Power is -56dBm, System Gain is 85dB and Output Power 29dBm
AGC Window size = AGC Operation Range Æ 27~30dBm
Ex 2) System Gain 85dB, Input Power -55dBm, AGC Level 30dBm, AGC Window Size 5dB
If Input Power is -50dBm, System Gain is 80dB and Output Power 30dBm.
If Input Power is -55dBm, System Gain is 80dB and Output Power 25dBm.
If Input Power is -56dBm, System Gain is 85dB and Output Power 29dBm.
AGC Window size = AGC Operation Range Æ 25~30dBm
 AGC may also be used to match the repeater to a DAS (distributed antenna system). AGC level
may be restricted by available gain and DL input power.
‡G UL Gain offset is used in conjuction with AGC to reduce the amount of amplification in the
reverse direction (uplink). In most cases UL offset is set to 0dB.
‡G Automatic Shutdown (ASD):
 ASD temporarily shuts down the amplifier if the ASD level is exeded. It is not necessary to turn
off ASD. ASD events are stored in the alarm hostory log. Repeated ASD events will eventually
shutdown the amplifier permanently and trigger the external shutdown lamp.
 ASD Level is set to 33dBm by default. It is not necessary to change the default level.
 Alarm Control
‡G Alarm response time may be set between 1 and 5 minutes.
‡G Alam Mask allows the user to customize the type of alarms sent to the SNMP server when
remote monitoring is in use.
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 Band Select
‡G Band select sets the digital filter to the center frequency and bandwidth of the local service
for which the repeater is intended to amplify. Likewise, all other signals outside of the selected
Center Frequency and Bandwidth are not amplified.
‡G The user can select one or two or three distinct section within the iDEN band. Each of the 1st,
2nd and 3rd filter blocks can be set to 1MHz to 18MHz of Bandwidth(800MHz). For 900MHz
Bandwidth is 1MHz to 5MHz. Only the downlink center frequency is set by the user. The uplink
center frequencies are automatically set in acordance with the downlink frequencies.
‡G Filter Rejection allows user to change the digital filter characteristics. Normal rejectrion is
satisfactory for requirement of Frequency rejection over 55dBc(delta 1MHz) and High regection
over 65dBc(delta 500KHz).
‡G Frequency information is a reference for seting the center frequency and band width (refer to
section 8.1).
‡G Offset(KHz) is a feature that allows the user to customize the position of the high frequency
band edge. The feature provides additional seperation, if needed, from an adjacent frequency
band(i.e. Cellular A Band)
 GUI System Setup
 Easy Setup
Step 1. Click Apply after setting Center Frequency and Band Width in use.
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Step 2. Input AGC Level desired and click Apply.
1) AGC Level 30dBm
2) AGC Level 20dBm
Step 3. Easy Setup proceeds to:
‡G Data Initial execution
‡G Isolation Test exeduted
‡G Calculation of Available Maximum Gain by the isolation
‡G DL/UL Path On
‡G AGC On to obtain DL Output Power AGC Level or Maximum Gain 85dB
‡G ASD On
‡G AGC Off
‡G Easy setup takes about 2minutes.
Click Execute button of Easy Setup
Step 4. Click OK.
1) AGC Level 30dBm
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2) AGC Level 20dBm
Step 5. Setup will automatically begin. This process takes approximately 3 minutes.
Result 1. Constant Maximum DL Output Power 30dBm (AGC Level 30dBm)
If the DL input Power • -55dBm
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Result 2. Constant Maximum DL Output Power 27dBm (AGC Level 20dBm)
If the DL input Power • -55dBm
 Manual Gain Setting
 AGC mode On Setting
Step 1. Repeat Step 1 through Step 2
Step 2. Isolation Check
The Isolation will calculate the Available Maximum Gain which defines the maximum gain to
be setup.
Click Isolation
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Step 3. Click OK.
Step 4. When below pop-up appears after Isolation is completed, click OK.
Step 5. AGC must be turned on. AGC automatically assigns gain in accordance with AGC level. Use
AGC level to increase or decrease gain.
(Gain Offset is a gain differential between DL Output gain and UL output gain.)
Ex>AGC Level 30dBm, Gain Offset -3dB Äş DL Gain 85dB, UL Gain 82dB
AGC Level 30dBm, Gain Offset 0dB Äş DL Gain 85dB, UL Gain 85dB
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Step 6. Turn on the DL and UL path controls.
 Manual gain setting
When you want to set gain value not using Auto Gain control refer to the following.
Step 1. For manual gain control AGC must be turned off.
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Step 2. The user can select any gain value as long as it does over-drive the amplifier or exceed
isolation requirements. Gain is automatically limited where conditions do not permit high gain.
Select the DL and UL Gain values. Turn on the DL and UL path controls.
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 GUI Status
The status page display system, control, and alarm information.
When you set any value on the Control page the change will be reflected on Status page.

 System
‡G Firmware version and location are displayed under Repeater Information.
‡G The current band setting, set from the control page, is shown in bold font.
 Operating
‡G DL Path Monitor displays input from the donor antenna circuit, output power at repeater server
antenna port, and downlink amplifier gain.
‡G UL Path Monitor displays input from the server antenna circuit, output powr at repeater donor
port, and uplink amplifier gain.
‡G Isolation Status shows isolation value (dB) between the donor antenna and server antennas.
‡G Available gain allowed by isolation measurement. Available gain is derived from the antenna
isolation value plus 15dB. Full system gain (85dB) is available if the antenna isolation value is
at least 100dB.
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 Alarm
‡G Alarms are displayed on the status page. If an alarm occurs, the alarm LED on the repeater will
turn on.
Alarms shown on the status page will have orange (alarm) or green (normal) background.
‡G Details for alarm events are displayed on the Alarm History page.
For corrective action please refer to 6. Troubleshooting section.
 File Update
 MCU Firmware Download
Step 1. For target, sellect “MCU“. Choose the correct target slot. If you are not sure, follow the LAN
cable from the repeater receiving the update to the host repeater. The LAN port number on
the host repeater is the slot number for the repeater receiving the update. Use the browse
button to locate the update file.
Step 2. MCU firmware file has a “.bin“ filename extention. Click Open.
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Step 3. Click Update.
Step 4. When File update message appears and updating completed, go to Log-in page.
Log-in and confirm the firmware version has been updated.
 Web GUI Download
Step 1. Select WEB in File Update page and click Browse.
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Step 2. Select Firmware file which has “.web“ filename extention to download. Click Open.
Step 3. Click Update.
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Step 4. When File update message appears and updating completed, go to Log-in page.
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 Attachment
5.9.1 Internet Network Setting
 Window XP
Step 1: Click the Start button and select My Network
places.
Step 2: Click View network connections.
Step 3: Right-click on the Local Area Connection and
select Properties to view the shortcut menu.
Step 4: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
Properties.
Step 5: Check Obtain an IP address automatically
and click OK.
Step 6: Close all widows.
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 Windows Vista
Step 1: Click the Start button and select Control
panel.
Step 2: Click Network and Internet
Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center.
Step 4: Click View status of Local Area Connection.
Step 5: Click Properties and a caution pop-up window
will appear. Click OK.
Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
and click Properties.
Step 7: Check Obtain an IP address automatically
and Click OK.
Step 8: Close all windows.
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 Troubleshooting
Before contacting your service dealer, refer to the following guidelines. If the APEX8930 repeater
does not work normally after completing the following troubleshooting, please contact your local
dealer or R-tron America’s Tech support line (1-888-31R-TRON).
External alarm lamps on the front of the repeater indicate current condition. Green lamp indicates
power to the repeater, yellow indicates caution, and red indicates shut sown
 LED Alarm
Problem
Cause
Solution
No LED on
Power failure
Check the power cord for secure connection
Mobile device has
poor performance.
Repeater service degraded
or not available.
Login to the web GUI.
Check the setting, alarm status and input/output power
status.
Oscillation
Most common cause for unstable gain and power is
feedback oscillation brought on by insufficient antenna
isolation.
1. Reduce repeater gain and/or AGC level.
2. Improve the field conditions that cause poor antenna
isolation: For example: make an effort to increase
downlink input and reduce gain.
Automatic Shutdown
Automatic shutdown occurs when the amplifier is over
driven. The amplifier is most commonly overdriven by:
1. Oscillation due to poor antenna isolation.
2. High input power combined with high gain settings
including high UL input from the mobile device.
User the alarm history page to help determine the
cause of the shutdown. Eliminate the root cause of the
shutdown and restart the repeater.
Technical Support
Web site: www.r-tronamerica.com
Toll Free: 888-317-8766
Gain, Input/ Output
power or DC Current
are
changing
randomly or appear
to be unstable.
The red light is on.
 GUI Alarm
Problem
Check Point
DC Current
General
Temperature
Automatic Shutdown
Heartbeat
Downlink
DL Input Power
DL Output Power
Solution
If the same alarm occurs after reset Power, request
technical support.
Execute of System Reset (NCU) on Network Setup
page. If the same alarm occurs request technical
support.
Check Isolation and DL/UL Input power..
Check the connection of the Remote NMS Cable.
Check the interval of Heartbeat on the WEB GUI
DL Input alarm can be the result of low signal level from
the donor antenna circuit.
Tune the antenna and/or reduce feeder line loss.
Check DL input Power.
If input power exceeds max input power install an
attenuator on the donor antenna transmission line.
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Uplink
UL Output Power
VSWR alarm is the result of o poorly matched antenna
circuit. The repeater is almost never the reason for
return loss issues. A good quality 50 ohm load placed
over the repeater server port or donor port will
extinguish the alarm and prove the alarm is caused by
some external antenna issue.
UL output power alarm is red when the UL output
exceeds rated amplifier output. If UL Input Power is
high and UL gain is high, the repeater is vulnerable to
excessive UL input power from mobile transmitters:
Determine the root cause of high mobile TX power.
(i.e. insufficient downlink output power, low RSSI in the
repeater coverage area)
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 Communication log-in problem
When you can’t log in to the web GUI.
Solution
1. Click My Network places Æ View network
connections. Right-click on the Wireless
Network Connection and then click Disable.
2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection and then
click Disable. After clicking Disable, click Enable
again.
3. Double click the Local Area Connection and then
click the Support tab Æ Repair.
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Solution
4. Open the Internet Browser, select Tools Æ
Internet Options.
Click Delete Files in the Temporary Internet files
section.
5. Click Start and select Run.
Type “ping 192.168.0.1-t” and click OK.
#2':75'4/#07#.8                          6GEJ5WRRQTV



Specifications
 RF Characteristics
Electrical Specifications
iDEN 800M+900M Band
Parameter
Frequency Range
Remark
TX(Down-Link)
TX(Down-Link)
RX(Up-Link)
RX(Up-Link)
851 - 869 MHz
(18M B.W)
935 ~ 940MHz
(5M B.W)
806 - 824 MHz
(18M B.W)
896 ~ 901MHz
(5M B.W)
Service
iDEN or LTE(FDD) Service
iDEN or LTE(FDD) Service
Band Select
BW 800M (1~18MHz), 900M(1~5MHz)
Non-continuous 3 Band
BW 800M (1~18MHz), 900M(1~5MHz)
Non-continuous 3 Band
BW : 1~18MHz
Frequency Step : 25kHz
Input Power Range
-55 ~ -25 dBm
-55 ~ -25 dBm
Max Input Range
-20dBm
-20dBm
Composite Output Power Range
+30dBm
+30dBm
Gain Range
55 ~ 85 dB
55 ~ 85 dB
Range
30 dB / 0.5dB Step
30 dB / 0.5dB Step
͑
Time
The AGC must track only slow variations
with time on the order of 100ms.
The AGC must track only slow variations
with time on the order of 100ms.
AGC Range : -80 ~ -20dBm
Gain Ripple
Âą 1.5 dB
Âą 1.5 dB
Channel Balance
Âą 1.5 dB at channel power
Âą 1.5 dB at channel power
͑
Max Gain
”5 dB
”5 dB
Min Gain
”12 dB
High Reject
65dBc at Âą 0.5 MHz from band edge
65dBc at Âą 0.5 MHz from band edge
iDEN
Low Delay
50dBc at Âą 1 MHz from band edge
50dBc at Âą 1 MHz from band edge
 PCS & LTE
High Reject
< 8 ȝs
< 8 ȝs
iDEN
Low Delay
< 5.5 ȝs
< 5.5 ȝs
PCS & LTE
25kHz
”-50dBc
”-50dBc
50kHz
”-55dBc
”-55dBc
500kHz
”-55dBc
”-55dBc
1MHz
”-55dBc
”-55dBc
2MHz
”-55dBc
”-55dBc
Spurious Emission
>FCC requirements
>FCC requirements
Return Loss
> 15dB
> 15dB
Input
-75 ~ -15 dBm
-75 ~ -15 dBm
Output
-10 ~ +40 dBm
-10 ~ +40 dBm
50Ÿ
50Ÿ
AGC
Noise
Figure
Roll-off
Propagation
Delay
ACP
Power
Detect
Impedance
iDEN
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 Environmental Specification
Parameter
Specification
Operating Temp
-10˚C~50˚C (14˚F~122˚F)
Humidity
20%~90%RH
Cooling method
Convection.
Environmental
 Electrical Specification
Parameter
Specification
Voltage
Current
Frequency
AC 85-264V
+24V/7.5A (150W)
50/60(47-63)
 Mechanical Specification
Parameter
Specifications
RF connectors
N-female x 2
Dimensions (WxHxD)
12.09 * 21.69 * 6.24 inch
307 * 551 * 158.5 mm
Weight
50.71 lb
23 Kg max
Remark
W*D*H
#2':75'4/#07#.8                          6GEJ5WRRQTV



Appendix
 iDEN Channel
Frequency Information ( iDEN )
Select Band & BW
Band
Down(Donor) Link
Up(Server) Link
Offset
(kHz)
B.W
(MHz)
Center
(MHz)
Start
(MHz)
Stop
(MHz)
Center
(MHz)
Start
(MHz)
Stop
(MHz)
18
860
851
869
815
806
824
17.8
860
851
868.8
815
806
823.8
200
17.6
860
851
868.6
815
806
823.6
400
865.5
862
869
820.5
817
824
6.8
865.5
862
868.8
820.5
817
823.8
200
6.6
865.5
862
868.6
820.5
817
823.6
400
937.5
935
940
898.5
896
901
4.8
937.5
935
939.8
898.5
896
900.8
200
4.6
937.5
935
939.6
898.5
896
900.6
400
800
900
Remark
1~18MHz
25kHz
Step
1~5MHz
25kHz
Step
Frequency Information ( User Setting )
Select Band & BW
Down(Donor) Link
Up(Server) Link
Band
B.W
(MHz)
Center
(MHz)
Start
(MHz)
Stop
(MHz)
Center
(MHz)
Start
(MHz)
Stop
(MHz)
800
1~18
860
851
869
815
806
824
900
1~5
937.5
935
940
898.5
896
901
Offset
(kHz)
Remark
0~1000
25kHz
Step
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 Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product, as supplied and distributed by R-tron, in the original carton, is warranted by R-tron against
manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of:
Five (5) Year Parts and Labor
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and
used in the United States. R-tron will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as
stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited
warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of R-tron and must be
returned to R-tron. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty.
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, and
except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this statement, use of this product, and shall not apply
to the following, including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in installation; applications and uses for
which this product was not intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish;
accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems,
utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors
not supplied or authorized by R-tron which damage this product or result in service problems; or incorrect
electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instruction.
R-tron does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE
LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY
PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON R-tron.
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 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure
The return and exchange of products are not allowed without prior approval from R-tron America, Inc.
Please follow the exchange procedure below.
1. Call Tech Support for troubleshooting.
2. If the device has a hardware problem, R-tron will replace it if it is within warranty.
A RMA number will be issued for the return.
3. R-tron will ship the replacement unit with a return shipping label.
4. The customer must return the product using the original packaging, including all accessories
and/or parts.
#2':75'4/#07#.8                          6GEJ5WRRQTV


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